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« Reply #705 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 09:56:00 » |
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This should serve as a reality check to anyone who thinks England will cruise past the Aussies twice this year.
Just look at how competitive they were in the two recent series vs South Africa. Who are the best side in the world by a distance.
Yes they are getting battered in India but In England will be a lot more adept with the ball coming onto the bat.
In seaming conditions where the quicks will be king Pattinson, Hilfenhaus, Starc, Siddle, Cummins will give England more than enough to chew on.
So the day lost may not make much impact in this game with how quickly the day moved yesterday. If NZ bat till tea the lead will be around 200? You expect Taylor and McCullum to bat and score quite freely especially as they will come to the crease with NZ in total control.
KP was the only one who was really got out. Cook mistimed a cut to point. Bell hit Wagner's first ball around the wicket straight to short cover. Broad sloted a long hop straight down deep mid wickets throat. Trott caught sweeping. The list is endless ....
No real swing on an easy paced pitch which was demonstrated by the 2 NZ openers though England dropped 2 catches.
Probably the worst days cricket by England since the last home ashes series 1st day of the Headingley test.
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« Reply #706 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:01:53 » |
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Here we fucking go again. One bad day at the office and everyone has the knives out.
We stuffed it up India, we WILL stuff it up the Kiwis and we WILL shove it right up the Aussies. Any who thinks differently is a clown.
Next!
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« Reply #707 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:06:21 » |
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I'm not saying they wont beat Aus twice I think they will. I just dont think it will be as straight forward as everyone thinks.
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« Reply #708 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:15:45 » |
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My bad.
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« Reply #709 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 20:08:08 » |
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Here we fucking go again. One bad day at the office and everyone has the knives out.
We stuffed it up India, we WILL stuff it up the Kiwis and we WILL shove it right up the Aussies. Any who thinks differently is a clown.
Next!
Feel inclined to agree. Still reckon we will get a draw out of this one also. |
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« Reply #710 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 20:14:51 » |
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is it raining in Kiwiland??? we could do with a bit more time taken out of the game to ensure a draw really
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« Reply #711 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 20:17:43 » |
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Not sure Red though apparently the forecast is for some unsettled weather.
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« Reply #712 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 20:18:46 » |
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Feel inclined to agree.
Still reckon we will get a draw out of this one also.
The first day being lost to rain could be a blessing. Forecast for a little bit of rain today and more tomorrow apparently... "Cloudy morning in Dunedin with local forecasts suggesting showers this afternoon with drizzle tomorrow I'm afraid #bbccricket #nzveng" https://twitter.com/tmsproducer/status/309737233815068673 |
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« Reply #713 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 20:36:27 » |
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The first day being lost to rain could be a blessing. Forecast for a little bit of rain today and more tomorrow apparently... "Cloudy morning in Dunedin with local forecasts suggesting showers this afternoon with drizzle tomorrow I'm afraid #bbccricket #nzveng" https://twitter.com/tmsproducer/status/309737233815068673Good news then! |
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« Reply #714 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 22:30:59 » |
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How the hell did they bowl us out so cheaply on this track. Bowlers (especially Jimmy) have been well fired up today and got fuck all out of it. Batters need to redeem themselves 2nd go that's for sure.
As DMR says no panic. Just need to apply ourselves a bit better.
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« Reply #715 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 22:39:18 » |
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Going to piss it down tomorrow!
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« Reply #716 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 22:40:14 » |
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Going to piss it down tomorrow!
Should help us out then. |
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« Reply #717 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 23:08:46 » |
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We're not great at first tests are we.
Rutherford's brought up his 150, in severe danger of him outscoring the England XI
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« Reply #718 on: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 23:40:35 » |
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On the bright side, at least we've taken 2 wickets this session!
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« Reply #719 on: Friday, March 8, 2013, 01:26:41 » |
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A few wickets this session, 326 - 6. Need a few more wickets!
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